Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on President William Ruto to make public the details of their discussions on building a unified political alliance.
His remarks come after President Ruto claimed that he made advances to close ranks with Kalonzo only to face a rebuff that prompted him to consider his erstwhile political nemesis, Raila Odinga, instead.
Ruto made the remarks on Thursday, May 22, 2025, while hosting a delegation of broader leadership from Ukambani leaders in the state house, a meeting that Kalonzo’s Wiper Party leadership gave a wide berth.
The delegation was led by Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alfred Mutua, among other leaders.
However, Kalonzo, a key member of the Loyal People Opposition coalition that seeks to oust President Ruto, has come out to refute any meeting with the head of state.
“I don’t remember meeting with Ruto. He should reveal where he met me. State House has these bloggers who have been blogging that I am in a meeting with Ruto. Maybe they were blogging, thinking they were helping the president’s cause, but they are not. It is why I’m asking, where did he say I met with him?” he quizzed.
Kalonzo has further affirmed his firm stance that he has no intention of teaming up with the ruling Kenya Kwanza government.
He holds that Kenyans have made up their minds over an administration that cannot escape being a one-term regime.
“This government, we must take it home at the earliest. The commitment from Kenyan people is amazing. Kenyans of goodwill are determined to take it home. So, how can I join the people who are going home?” he added.
The Wiper boss has implored Kenyans to wait for the opposition’s signal on the path the country will take as part of the strategy to dethrone the current administration.
“Let us wait for the new formation from the opposition and the call we will make. Their one term is inevitable. It has happened in Botswana and other countries,” he implored.
This is the second time the Wiper Leader has come out to deny claims of meeting with President Ruto.
On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Kalonzo dismissed a past viral video that had been circulating on social media, which showed an interaction between him and Ruto.
Kalonzo then reaffirmed his loyalty to the opposition, stating that he remains steadfast in its commitment to the people, asserting that no amount of manipulation or false narratives could alter their resolve to stand by Kenyans.
“Why are they so panicky? The People’s Loyal Coalition will never be a party to the biggest betrayal of Kenyans for political expediency and temporary comfort,” he stated.
The video had sparked reports that Musyoka was walking into Raila’s steps by also joining Ruto, five days after the Ruto-Raila pact signed on Friday, March 7, 2025. By Luke Oluoch, People Daily